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Recently, the rapid evolution of AI has become a hot topic across various industries, leading to the emergence of numerous AI startups. Investment in this field continues to grow worldwide. To coincide with the visit of a venture fund manager from the United States — a leading country in AI innovation — we are hosting this seminar to provide valuable insights into the latest technological trends and market developments. We warmly invite you to join us for this opportunity.
◆Date ：2025/9/2 18:00-20:30（Doors open at 17：45）
◆Venue ：FINOLAB Event Space
Otemachi Building 4F, 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Note: The Otemachi Building is long from east to west, and the entrance is located at the east end, on the Tokyo Station side.
◆Language：English
◆Fee ：￥1,000
◆Organizer：FINOLAB／BEENEXT Global AI Initiative
◆Agenda ：
18:00₋18:05 Opening
18:05-19:05 Presentations: “AI Trends and Market Insights from Former OpenAI and ex-a16z Partners”
Jay Zhao / Jenny Xiao（Leonis Capital）
Talal Attieh / Cameron Porter（Steel Atlas）
Sumeet Singh（Worldbuild）
19:05-19:25 Q&A
19:25-19:30 Closing
19:30:-20:30 Networking
◆Speaker Profiles (in alphabetical order by affiliation, titles omitted)
Jay Zhao
Leonis Capital, Founder General Partner
Previously worked with funds such as T Fund, Walden, and Granite Ventures. He has also served on the boards of companies including Morqeta, HireVue, Mixamo, and Sense.
Jenny Xiao
Leonis Capital, Partner
Former OpenAI researcher. Leveraging her expertise in AI research, she has invested extensively in early-stage U.S. startups. Holds a Ph.D. in AI and Economics from Columbia University.
Talal Attieh
Steel Atlas, General Partner
Former investor at Palantir and Flexport. Focuses on a venture capital fund specializing in software and hardware that drive transformation in industrial sectors.
Cameron Porter
Steel Atlas, General Partner
Previously with AlleyCorp, focusing on R&D and investments. Has experience both as a professional soccer player in the U.S. Major League Soccer and as an engineer.
Sumeet Singh
Worldbuild GP
Former partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Has made numerous investments, including in the U.K. fintech decacorn, Revolut.
Please note that the lecture content and program are subject to change without prior notice.
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